By Jim Newell Review Editor Pam Belding joined the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority in February as the new administrative coordinator, replacing Janet Hartman. Belding will assist Executive Director Molly LaLone with planning DDA events, communications and regular administrative tasks. Hartman, who has been with the DDA for 12 years, and her family are relocating […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Spencer Kelly is cleaning up in the business world – literally. The 15-year-old Oxford Virtual Academy student is the founder and owner of The Expedition Soap Co., which sells handcrafted soaps made in small batches using a variety of all-natural ingredients. “Anyone can start a business here. That’s why I […]
Long time Lake Orion Review readers may fondly remember the days when the newspaper published the cartoon, Through the Knothole. The cartoon, written by Cherie Meyers, was a one-frame cartoon of mice, with themes ranging from current affairs, to the holidays and an exploration of the four seasons in Lake Orion. Meyers returns to The […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor For five years Penni Robertson has stepped into Flintridge Street near Joslyn Road holding her stop sign high and beckoning Carpenter Elementary students to cross the street, one eye on the motorists, the other on her charges. Now, when Robertson wades out into the street – with a smile for […]
By JimNewell Review Editor Renovation plans for Fire Station No. 1 on Anderson Street in the village are moving forward after the Orion Twp. Board of Trustees approved the creation of an ad hoc committee to review the bids and conduct contractor interviews. Also at the board meeting on Monday, the trustees unanimously approved the […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor As part of Lake Orion Community Schools restructuring plans, one elementary school principal has been laid off due to the closure of Pine Tree Elementary beginning in the 2017-18 school year. Three other elementary building principals have been reassigned to new schools to help the students with the transition process. […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Knights of Columbus held a special dinner last Tuesday, honoring local veterans and their families and giving the veterans a chance to share their stories. This was the second annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner the Fr. Thomas R. Carey Knights of Columbus Council 4764 have hosted, inviting members […]
The 2017 Lake Orion Lion’s Club Lion Races are being held March 18 at the Knights of Columbus hall, 1400 Orion Rd. “We race wooden lions that are decorated by the organizations that purchase them. There are six at a time… The first one to the end wins,” said Lions Club member Jim Pettinato. Six […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor For years Lake Orion students visited the Moose Tree Nature Preserve – walking the trails abounding with wildlife, learning about the natural world as part of their science lessons and visiting the famed Moose Tree. Now, the Orion Art Center and its artists will find inspiration at the Moose Tree […]
First round of applicant reviews begins Thursday By Georgia Thelen Staff Writer The Village of Lake Orion has received several applications for a new village manager to fill the vacancy left by former Manager Darwin McClary, and will soon begin the review process. The village has received nine applications for the position thus far and […]